hitch

1 of 2

verb

ˈhich

hitched; hitching; hitches

transitive verb

: to move by jerks or with a tug

hitching his chair closer to the table

: to catch or fasten by or as if by a hook or knot

hitched his horse to the fence post

b(1)

: to connect (a vehicle or implement) with a source of motive power

hitch a rake to a tractor

(2)

: to attach (a source of motive power) to a vehicle or instrument

hitch the horses to the wagon

: to join in marriage

got hitched

: hitchhike

hitched a ride into town

intransitive verb

: to move with halts and jerks : hobble

hitched along on her cane

: to become entangled, made fast, or linked

: to become joined in marriage

: hitchhike

hitched back home

hitcher noun

hitch

2 of 2

noun

: limp

had a hitch in his step

: a sudden movement or pull : jerk

gave his trousers a hitch

: a sudden halt : stoppage

a hitch in the performance

: a usually unforeseen difficulty or obstacle

The plan went off without a hitch.

: the act or fact of catching hold

: a connection between a vehicle or implement and a detachable source of power (such as a tractor or horse)

attached a trailer hitch to his pickup

: a delimited period especially of military service

serving a four-year hitch in the navy

: any of various knots used to form a temporary noose in a line or to secure a line temporarily to an object

: lift entry 2 sense 5b

catching a hitch into town

Synonyms

Verb

buck
hoick
jerk
jolt
twitch
yank

Noun

booby trap
catch
catch-22
gimmick
gotcha
joker
land mine
pitfall
snag

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb hitch a trailer to a car He hitched across the country last summer. He hitched his way across the country last summer. Noun The plan went off without a hitch. He went back to college after doing his hitch in the army. a seven-year hitch at the newspaper See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

This cues flashing lights and the pink and black striped prop helicopter rigged to the ceiling of the amphitheater to descend toward to stage for Kelly to hitch a ride.

Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 The crew, which also includes Pilot Larry Connor and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe and Mark Pathy, will hitch a ride to the space station atop SpaceX’s crew dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket.

Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2022 Still 25 miles from the nearest road to hitch out, the couple hiked on in tears.

Matt Vasilogambros, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2020 Observe a working blacksmith, hitch a ride on a stagecoach, or try to knock down the wooden pins at an old fashioned bowling alley.

Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 Research shows that pathogens like fungi2 and bacteria3 can live inside washing machines and hitch a ride on clothing.

Carley Millhone, SELF, 19 July 2022 And scientists have known for years that SARS-CoV-2 can hitch a ride in bubbles of spittle and snot small enough to drift across rooms and remain aloft for hours, especially in poorly ventilated indoor spaces.

Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 June 2022 The authors reckon that western and southern India’s ties to travel, trade, and commerce—providing opportunities for IAS to hitch a ride into the country—may be a contributor to the 1% regional costs.

Sahana Ghosh, Quartz, 10 May 2022 So, the answer is to hitch a ride on Wall Street's wagon.

John S. Tobey, Forbes, 28 May 2022

Noun

So far, the proceedings to celebrate and mourn the country’s longest-reigning monarch have gone off without a hitch.

WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 As DeFiant editor Camila Russo noted, the devs changed the proverbial jet engine mid-flight and did it without a hitch.

Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 So far, though, the merge appears to have been completed without a hitch.

Allison Morrow, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 With the nominations for this week all set, Michael is doing his best to make sure that his plan goes off without a hitch.

Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Grant does at great job of using a vertical push then lowering his body and sitting on the hitch route.

Lance Reisland, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 There’s a lot behind the scenes that has to really be working well for the show to go on without a hitch.

Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 Adele’s first concerts in half a decade—went off without a hitch.

Emma Carmichael, ELLE, 15 Aug. 2022 The deets: Made of impact-resistant plastic, the box can live inside a vehicle or attach to your trailer hitch via Yakima’s EXO connector system.

Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	hitches
释义	hitch 1 of 2 verb ˈhich hitched; hitching; hitches transitive verb 1 : to move by jerks or with a tug hitching his chair closer to the table 2 a : to catch or fasten by or as if by a hook or knot hitched his horse to the fence post b(1) : to connect (a vehicle or implement) with a source of motive power hitch a rake to a tractor (2) : to attach (a source of motive power) to a vehicle or instrument hitch the horses to the wagon c : to join in marriage got hitched 3 : hitchhike hitched a ride into town intransitive verb 1 : to move with halts and jerks : hobble hitched along on her cane 2 a : to become entangled, made fast, or linked b : to become joined in marriage 3 : hitchhike hitched back home hitcher noun hitch 2 of 2 noun 1 : limp had a hitch in his step 2 : a sudden movement or pull : jerk gave his trousers a hitch 3 a : a sudden halt : stoppage a hitch in the performance b : a usually unforeseen difficulty or obstacle The plan went off without a hitch. 4 : the act or fact of catching hold 5 : a connection between a vehicle or implement and a detachable source of power (such as a tractor or horse) attached a trailer hitch to his pickup 6 : a delimited period especially of military service serving a four-year hitch in the navy 7 : any of various knots used to form a temporary noose in a line or to secure a line temporarily to an object 8 : lift entry 2 sense 5b catching a hitch into town Synonyms Verb buck hoick jerk jolt twitch yank Noun booby trap catch catch-22 gimmick gotcha joker land mine pitfall snag See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb hitch a trailer to a car He hitched across the country last summer. He hitched his way across the country last summer. Noun The plan went off without a hitch. He went back to college after doing his hitch in the army. a seven-year hitch at the newspaper See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb This cues flashing lights and the pink and black striped prop helicopter rigged to the ceiling of the amphitheater to descend toward to stage for Kelly to hitch a ride. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 The crew, which also includes Pilot Larry Connor and Mission Specialists Eytan Stibbe and Mark Pathy, will hitch a ride to the space station atop SpaceX’s crew dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2022 Still 25 miles from the nearest road to hitch out, the couple hiked on in tears. Matt Vasilogambros, Outside Online, 2 Apr. 2020 Observe a working blacksmith, hitch a ride on a stagecoach, or try to knock down the wooden pins at an old fashioned bowling alley. Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 Research shows that pathogens like fungi2 and bacteria3 can live inside washing machines and hitch a ride on clothing. Carley Millhone, SELF, 19 July 2022 And scientists have known for years that SARS-CoV-2 can hitch a ride in bubbles of spittle and snot small enough to drift across rooms and remain aloft for hours, especially in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 June 2022 The authors reckon that western and southern India’s ties to travel, trade, and commerce—providing opportunities for IAS to hitch a ride into the country—may be a contributor to the 1% regional costs. Sahana Ghosh, Quartz, 10 May 2022 So, the answer is to hitch a ride on Wall Street's wagon. John S. Tobey, Forbes, 28 May 2022 Noun So far, the proceedings to celebrate and mourn the country’s longest-reigning monarch have gone off without a hitch. WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 As DeFiant editor Camila Russo noted, the devs changed the proverbial jet engine mid-flight and did it without a hitch. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 So far, though, the merge appears to have been completed without a hitch. Allison Morrow, CNN, 15 Sep. 2022 With the nominations for this week all set, Michael is doing his best to make sure that his plan goes off without a hitch. Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Grant does at great job of using a vertical push then lowering his body and sitting on the hitch route. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 There’s a lot behind the scenes that has to really be working well for the show to go on without a hitch. Rebecca Milzoff, Billboard, 1 Sep. 2022 Adele’s first concerts in half a decade—went off without a hitch. Emma Carmichael, ELLE, 15 Aug. 2022 The deets: Made of impact-resistant plastic, the box can live inside a vehicle or attach to your trailer hitch via Yakima’s EXO connector system. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English hytchen First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing hitch hitch a lift clove hitch without a hitch timber hitch hitch one's wagon to half hitch Blackwall hitch rolling hitch hitch up hitch a ride See More hitch a lift clove hitch without a hitch timber hitch hitch one's wagon to half hitch Blackwall hitch rolling hitch hitch up hitch a ride See More Kids Definition hitch 1 of 2 verb ˈhich hitched; hitching 1 : to fasten by or as if by a hook or knot Hitch the horses to the wagon. 2 : hitchhike 3 : to pull or lift (something) with a quick movement hitch 2 of 2 noun 1 : an unexpected stop or problem Even their opening performance in Seattle went off without a hitch … Richard {amp} Florence Atwater, Mr. Popper's Penguins 2 : a jerky movement or pull He gave his pants a hitch. 3 : a knot used for a temporary fastening hitches 1 of 2 noun plural of hitch 1 as in snags a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized there are always a few hitches when you launch a system as complex as this one Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance snags risks catches gotchas pitfalls kickers land mines booby traps gimmicks catch-22s hazards jokers perils trip wires surprises bombs traps snares webs catch-22's bombshells surprizes baits decoys lures 2 as in terms a fixed period of time during which a person holds a job or position signed on for a three-year hitch in the army Synonyms & Similar Words terms stints tenures tours shifts goes runs watches stretches turns cycles durations spells times lifetimes life spans spans lives standings hitches 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of hitch 1 as in jerks to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion kept hitching up his pants because they were too big in the waist Synonyms & Similar Words jerks yanks twitches lurches tugs pulls bumps jolts shakes grabs bucks hoicks jigs drags tears jogs snatches rips lugs staggers tweaks jiggles joggles wrenches jounces plucks pitches snaps (up) wrings wrests 2 as in connects to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole she escaped out the window by using a makeshift rope of bedsheets and clothing she'd hitched together Synonyms & Similar Words connects strings chains hooks yokes links couples integrates interconnects compounds wires welds catenates combines interlinks joins cords conjugates interlocks intermeshes dovetails concatenates articulates fuses cements coalesces unites Antonyms & Near Antonyms disconnects splits disjoins separates parts uncouples unhitches detaches divides disengages dissevers disunites disjoints unyokes unchains ruptures severs unlinks cleaves sunders See More 3 as in clamps to put securely in place or in a desired position hitched the trailer to the back of the car Synonyms & Similar Words clamps secures fastens catches fixes anchors sets moors stuffs implants wedges embeds lodges intrenches engrains entrenches imbeds ingrains Antonyms & Near Antonyms unfastens loosens pulls looses extracts tears (out) prizes unfixes unlooses unloosens uproots yanks roots (out) pries wrests See More 4 as in hitchhikes to travel by securing free rides her brother hitched across the country after he graduated from college Synonyms & Similar Words hitchhikes hijacks bums thumbs highjacks stows away carjacks
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